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REACH microplastics restriction: first deadline takes effect today - European Coatings As of 17 October 2025, the first key deadline of the EU’s microplastics restriction takes effect. From today, suppliers must provide detailed information for products containing synthetic polymer micr...

As of 17 Oct 2025, the first compliance duties under Reg. (EU) 2023/2055 take effect. Suppliers must now disclose detailed info on materials with synthetic polymer #microparticles (SPM) from labels to #SafetyDataSheets and report annually to #ECHA

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Yesterday, FHERITALE partners and external experts gathered in #Bucharest, contributing to the identification of #servicegaps and the definition of criteria for clustering services within the project framework!

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Twenty years of microplastic pollution research—what have we learned? Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from multiple sources,...

Twenty years after “ #microplastic” was first defined, they’re now everywhere—from #oceans to #ourbodies. Contamination may double by 2040 ↔️ the #nextstep is proving which solutions truly work.

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How do artificial materials affect our lives? @fheritale.bsky.social project maps European research services and tech relevant to understanding the impact in Food, Health, and Environment domains. Researchers: check their survey and help identify priority needs 👉 bit.ly/3KV69O8

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Is your research activity centered on investigating the effects of #microplastics and #nanoplastics ( #MNPs), #plasticadditives, #bioplastics on food, health, or the environment?

Your contribution matters!

🔗 Take the FHERITALE survey here: fheritale.eu/gap-analysis...

FHERITALE actively participated at #IFIB - International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, represented by FHERITALE’s Florence coordination team. This participation provided an excellent opportunity to disseminate FHERITALE’s ongoing initiatives and current outcomes!

⏳ Take a moment for the future!

We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.

Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs

👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...

We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.

If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!

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I know there are too many surveys but if we are to improve the infrastructure for researchers we need to know!!

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HELP US to shape the future of RIs!

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⏳ Take a moment for the future!

We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.

Your voice can help shape the future of EU RIs

👉 Take the survey here: survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...

We’ve launched a survey to identify priority research needs, service gaps, and critical technologies across the Food, Health, and Environment domains.

If you're a researcher in academia or industry we'd love to hear from you, all input is welcomed!

survey.metrofood.eu/index.php/82...

The second nesletter of the FHERITALE project is now accessible via Zenodo 👉 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

2025 regulatory and waste management updates from Europe | Food Packaging Forum Changes in the deposit return schemes in Ireland, Moldova, and Romania; modification in single-use plastic fees in Germany and the Netherlands; food contact material regulation updates in Denmark and…

Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management FCM updates in Europe ⬇️

Exposure to microplastic makes animals want to eat it more Over multiple generations, small nematode worms began preferring microplastic-contaminated food over cleaner options, which could have consequences for ecosystem health

Over multiple generations, small nematode worms began preferring microplastic-contaminated food over cleaner options, which could have consequences for ecosystem health

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Reusable Feminine Hygiene Products Personal care products, such as cosmetics, have received attention for containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), yet limited information is known on the PFAS content in reusable feminine ...

🚨 New study finds #PFAS in 100% of tested reusable hygiene products—incl. pads & period underwear. Some show signs of intentional use. Safer, PFAS-free options do exist.

More research needed!

How the US FDA can improve food safety | Food Packaging Forum Environmental Defense Fund outlines reasons for the presence of unreviewed and unsafe ingredients in US food products; recommends Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke unsafe ingredient…

Experts provide clear steps on how the US FDA can prevent unsafe ingredients from getting into food products ⬇️

Nanoplastic concentrations across the North Atlantic - Nature Observations from 12 hydrocast stations along a transect crossing the North Atlantic from the subtropical gyre to the northern European shelf provide evidence of large amounts of nanoplastics througho...

🌊 New research shows the North Atlantic holds ~27 million tonnes of nanoplastics (<1μm) in its upper layer—likely exceeding all macro- and microplastic estimates to date.

PET, PS, PVC found from surface to seafloor.
PE, PP? Not detected.
#Nanoplastics may dominate ocean #plasticpollution.

Addressing microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities | Cambridge Prisms: Plastics | Cambridge Core Addressing microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities - Volume 3

‼️ Our paper led by Leili Abkar has just been published in Cambridge Prisms: Plastics 👇

Addressing #microplastics in drinking water in the global plastics treaty – Gaps, challenges and opportunities

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Efficient secretion of a plastic degrading enzyme from the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Efficient secretion of a plastic degrading enzyme from the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

🧪🌿 Can microalgae help us fight plastic pollution?
A green path to enzyme production, plastic recycling & low-carbon innovation.

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🎙️ Live from the poster session at #EUROMAR2025 — CERM/CIRMMP representatives are showcasing results from latest research, including work from the #ITACA.SB and @fheritale.bsky.social projects. Cutting-edge #NMR, upgrades in our instrumentation, and more! Come take a look!

2025-1-RD-NanoBiotech - Nanobiotechnology laboratory The Nanobiotechnology Laboratory features state-of-the-art equipped facilities designed to foster interdisciplinary studies. Priorities are the detection of micro-nanoplastics and the characterisation...

We’d like to highlight this open call for proposals launched by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The call offers access to JRC’s advanced facilities!

🗓 Deadline: 30 September 2025

More info here: joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/calls-propos...

Interested in finding out about the work of FHERITALE partners in the last few months, and the project so far? Check out our most recent newsletter, which provides an overview of a range of project activities.

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How birds are taking a hit from microplastics contamination The increasing presence of microplastics in the bodies of birds poses a global challenge.

#Microplastics have been found in #bird lungs, digestive tracts, droppings, and even in chicks. Exposure cuts across habitats, diets, and migratory patterns.

It's time to act!

Atmospheric microplastics must be addressed in the global plastics treaty | Cambridge Prisms: Plastics | Cambridge Core Atmospheric microplastics must be addressed in the global plastics treaty - Volume 3

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Machine Learning Advancements and Strategies in Microplastic and Nanoplastic Detection Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) present formidable global environmental challenges with serious risks to human health and ecosystem sustainability. Despite their significance, the accurate assessment of environmental MP and NP pollution remains hindered by limitations in existing detection technologies, such as low resolution, substantial data volumes, and prolonged imaging times. Machine learning (ML) provides a promising pathway to overcome these challenges by enabling efficient data processing and complex pattern recognition. This systematic Review aims to address these gaps by examining the role of ML techniques combined with spectroscopy in improving the detection and characterization of NPs. We focused on the application of ML and key tools in MP and NP detection, categorizing the literature into key aspects: (1) Developing tailored strategies for constructing ML models to optimize plastic detection while expanding monitoring capabilities. Emphasis is placed on harnessing the unique molecular fingerprinting capabilities offered by spectroscopy, including both infrared (IR) and Raman spectra. (2) Providing an in-depth analysis of the challenges and issues encountered by current ML approaches for NP detection. This Review highlights the critical role of ML in advancing environmental monitoring and improving our further, deeper investigation of the widespread presence of NPs. By identifying current key challenges, this Review provides valuable insights for future direction in environmental management and public health protection.

Tackling #nanoplastic pollution? Latest research explores how machine learning + spectroscopy can revolutionize MP/NP detection, boosting resolution, speed & insight.
🧠📊 Infrared & Raman data meet AI.

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